How to pronounce acquainted
Say it like uh-KWAYN-tid. Acquainted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYN).
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- uh
- KWAYN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquainted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acquainted
American and British speakers say acquainted in essentially the same way: /əˈkweɪntɪd/ in the US and /əˈkweɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWAYN-tid.
What does acquainted mean?
- having fair knowledge of“they were acquainted”“fully acquainted with the facts”
Words that rhyme with acquainted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acquainted.
Questions about saying acquainted
How do you pronounce acquainted?
Say uh-KWAYN-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈkweɪntɪd/. In British English it is /əˈkweɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquainted?
Acquainted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYN). Broken into parts: uh · KWAYN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say acquainted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkweɪntɪd/ and the British form is /əˈkweɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.